We’re looking for a freelance news writer for the weekend shift

Location: Global.Application deadline:We are no longer accepting applications for this position.

PCGamesN are looking for a news writer for our weekend shift, which runs from 10am to 6pm (GMT) on Saturday and Sunday, though we can be flexible with these hours for the right candidate. You will be able to work remotely from wherever your PC is, in a regular freelance capacity.

With a talent for writing, you’ll be able to find the story in everything from a press release, to a livestream, to a Reddit thread. You will understand and be able to write lively copy about the latest triple-A games, long-standing favourites, niche PC gems, indies, and the business dealings, communities, and esports programmes behind it all. Ideally, you will have experience in writing news.

Reporting to the news editor and deputy editor, you’ll receive regular feedback to help you improve, and plenty of support to get you up to speed.

Responsibilities include

Writing day-to-day news about games new and old

Researching angles and avenues for the above

Talking to developers, publishers, and PRs for comment

On occasion, writing larger articles about specific topics

CMS work, transcription, and other odd-jobs as required

Required skills and experience

The ability to write brilliantly, quickly, and to task across a range of disciplines

A keen interest in videogames and a good knowledge of them

Experience writing news or features regularly, preferably online

Proficiency with gdocs, email, and other work tools

Proactivity, attention to detail, and excellent organisation

A Steam account

Desirable skills and experience

Knowledge of and interest in Blizzard games

Knowledge of and interest in esports, particularly CS:GO, Overwatch, League of Legends, and/or Dota 2

Previous work at major magazines or websites, particularly covering news